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The Autonomic Nervous System

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The autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary activity in organs, glands, and smooth muscle.

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Heart rate, digestion, and pupil size adjust continuously without anyone deciding to adjust them.

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Involuntary does not mean unchangeable. Breathing and heart rate can be influenced indirectly.